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Indonesia’s trade deal with US ‘still on’ despite reported rift

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US President Donald Trump and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at a world leaders' summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Oct 13.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and US President Donald Trump at a world leaders' summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Oct 13.

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Trade negotiations between Indonesia and the United States remain ongoing, Indonesia’s government insists, seeking to dispel reported US concerns over the implementation of a handshake deal agreed in July.

“There are no specific issues with the discussions and normal dynamics are part of the process,” Office of the Coordinating Economy Minister spokesman Haryo Limanseto told The Jakarta Post on Dec 10.

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